Horticulture / Horticulture: Garden Design

Plants and Soil Science

Develop an understanding of the anatomy, morphology and physiology of plants and how they function in relation to their environment. Aspects include photosynthesis, respiration, and plant propagation. Learn the principles of soil science and identify and evaluate common pests, diseases and disorders.

Garden Design in Practice

This module introduces you to the basic design skills, knowledge and principles required for garden design. It also incorporates the principles of historic garden design and how they relate to design today.

Survey Planning and Construction

Develop topographical site surveying techniques using the latest recording technologies. Gain an introduction to the concept of hard landscaping, including basic bricklaying, block paving, fencing, and patio construction.

Horticultural Technology

Study the range of technologies that have application to the horticultural industry, including greenhouse systems, horticultural machinery, plant propagation technology, and total station (topographical) technology.

Plant and Botanical Knowledge

This module provides an introduction to applied botany, taxonomy and classification. Learn about the range and use of ornamental plants commonly available to the landscaping industry, and also look at ground preparation, planting and maintenance strategies.

This is a placement year for students on the three-year course.

FdSc Horticulture

Soft Landscape Design

Develop knowledge of the range of ornamental plants, and devise planting plans to cover a variety of soft landscape types in both commercial and private contexts.

Horticultural Practices

Learn practical skills in relation to fruit, vegetable and flower production, by both organic and inorganic methods.

Horticultural Employability

Undertake a short industrial placement within the horticultural or landscape sector. The module is complemented by a series of external speakers from industry, giving insight into both career and business opportunities. You'll also develop your own professional online media profile.

Experimental Design and Analysis

This module will introduce you to research methodology, hypothesis testing, statistical analysis and data presentation

You'll also choose two optional modules:

Green Space Management

Understand the objectives, policies and organisation of the management of urban and rural green spaces, both public and private. Gain insight into how local planting, heritage and charity organisations manage green space land.

Crop Production

Develop your practical skills and knowledge of producing crops to a commercial standard. Study the principles of crop scheduling, growth manipulation and crop management.

Land Use Ecology

Explore land uses such as farming and forestry, the productivity of which is determined by the presence and products of ecological processes and the impacts of humans upon them.

FdSc Horticulture: Garden Design pathway

Soft Landscape Design

Develop knowledge of the range of ornamental plants, and devise planting plans to cover a variety of soft landscape types in both commercial and private contexts.

Horticultural Practices

Learn practical skills in relation to fruit, vegetable and flower production, by both organic and inorganic methods.

Horticultural Employability

Undertake a short industrial placement within the horticultural or landscape sector. The module is complemented by a series of external speakers from industry, giving insight into both career and business opportunities. You'll also develop your own professional online media profile.

Applied Design

Develop competency in advanced design concepts. Look at spatial analysis, organic form, and deconstruction. Also, learn the communication of design solutions over a range of site scales and client briefs.

CAD Professional Practice

Develop a range of CAD-based technology skills in various commercially available applications. Learn to produce 2D and 3D garden design drawings to a professional standard. Produce designs suitable for private garden and commercial-scale landscapes.

Experimental Design and Analysis

This module will introduce you to research methodology, hypothesis testing, statistical analysis and data presentation.